Senate debates
Thursday, 13 August 2015
- Higher Education (1 speech)
Tonight I briefly want to spend some time updating the Senate on a round of consultation that the government is undertaking on behalf of the education backbench. Over 30 rural and regional... - Shipping (3 speeches)
Last month Devonport was the scene for what I fear may become a common event in the maritime sector. The 36 crew of the Caltex oil tanker Alexander Spirit learnt that on their return to Singapore... - Justice Reinvestment (1 speech)
I rise to speak tonight on an issue very close to my heart—justice reinvestment. It is something I have spoken about quite a few times during my four years in the Senate. I hope by now many... - Taxation (1 speech)
I want to talk tonight about tax, and I want to start by complimenting the government on bringing forward a broad-ranging review into the tax system in their first term of government. It is...
